School of Science, UNSW Canberra
Small-molecule chromophores
Colourful organic chemistry for chromophores
Description
Small‑molecule chromophores are valuable tools across chemistry, biology, and materials science because of their ability to absorb and emit light in a predictable manner. This optical responsiveness enables their use as fluorescent probes for imaging and sensing or in modern applications such as waveguides. We have identified a simple synthetic route to easily generate highly coloured small-molecules in a single step. This project will explore this reaction further as well as analyse the optical properties of the products generated.
Desired background
Organic synthesis
Optical techniques
Purification techniques
Chemical chracterisation techniques (NMR, Mass spectrometry)
School
Research Area
Experimental Chemistry
Program Code
1871 | 2911
